Historical Romance, Historical Romance, Historical Romance!!! You Have No Idea How Long It's Been Since I Read One 😂 古言古言古言啊！！！天知道我多久没看古言😂

1. 501 醉 Drunk on the Begonia Blossoms of Beijing 醉京棠 Heart Yearning for Gardenias心向往栀Ancient Romance351k WordsCompleted "A carefree black-lotus beauty and the jealous, unhinged Prince Ning" "Both devoted only to each other + married first, fell in love later + play the pig to eat the tiger + a little pursuit-after-the-breakup drama" Yun Jingtang, the legitimate daughter of a Duke's household, has skin as fair as snow and beauty beyond compare. She is famous for being gentle and delicate, but in truth, she runs the Gold-Gathering Pavilion single-handedly, is shrewd in her dealings, and knows everything happening a 6.2kReads9.0Score703Shelves
2. 502 纯 The Pure-Hearted Assassin Is Both Dotting and Flirtatious 纯情杀手他又宠又撩 Begonias of Kunming Mountain昆明山的海棠Ancient Romance175k WordsCompleted [Both virgins + one-on-one romance] A delicate, sheltered heiress vs. a cold-blooded assassin who loves money She was the darling of Jinling City, a peerless beauty admired by all. He was a powerful, aloof, and mysterious assassin. After an accident left the young woman plunging down a cliff, she never expected that the condition set by the cold-hearted, ruthless assassin reputed to be the strongest in the martial world would be... that she belong to him! 697Reads8.6Score102Shelves

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   This one is my editor's pick!!! The male lead is a martial arts assassin, and the female lead is a wealthy heiress. It's a pure historical romance, no clichés!

3. 503 陛 The Emperor's Only Favorite: The Empress Keeps Accidentally Revealing Her Secret Identity 陛下独宠：皇后娘娘疯狂掉马甲 Jiujiu and the Cat玖玖与猫Ancient Romance843k WordsCompleted *Sweet Romance + Devoted Husband + Legitimate Daughter + Secret Identities + Powerful Couple* The only legitimate daughter of the Duke of the Southern Kingdom's household, Nan Huaishen grew up adored and indulged by everyone. Her grandfather is a first-rank duke, her father a first-rank general, and her maternal grandfather the chancellor. She also has three doting older brothers. With a background envied by every noblewoman in the capital, she is also exceptionally beautiful and talented. Then, 2.7kReads9.0Score289Shelves
4. 504 叶 Fallen Leaves, Wasteland 叶落成荒 Yi An亦岸Ancient Romance220k WordsCompleted [BE + Pure Historical Romance + Older Hero] He traded his life for her freedom and peace for the rest of hers. Cheng Yu, the great general of Nanjiang City, bears a blood feud. Cold and steady by nature, he gives all his tenderness and love to one person alone. During a mission that goes wrong, Cheng Yu accidentally takes away Ye Li, a newborn baby girl from the household of Grand Secretary Ye in Beiyuan. He never expected her to be his own newborn betrothed. From that moment on, their fates are 24Reads—Score—Shelves

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   Pure Ancient, the male lead is a general who picked up the female lead from an enemy country and raised her, but unexpectedly fell in love with her. It's a sweet and doting story with a high-energy start and some straightforward subplots... The male lead seems unable to get out of bed. I'll watch it tonight!

5. 505 娇 Jiaoniang Married Three Times 娇娘三嫁 Dudu读读Ancient Romance779k WordsCompleted After nine grueling years of war, farm girl Qian Jiaoniang learned that her husband, Xing Muzheng, had won one victory after another, laid down his armor, and returned home in glory as a marquis. She was already rubbing her hands together at the thought of becoming a marquis’s wife when, to her surprise, her husband brought home a talented young lady and announced he would marry her as his secondary wife. Qian Jiaoniang thought, Fine by me! What could she expect when she couldn’t even read and h 3.3kReads8.8Score267Shelves

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   The female lead is a peasant girl, the male lead wants to marry a concubine, and the pursuit of his wife is a nightmare.

6. 506 一 A Fleeting Drizzle Stirs the Fading Smoke 一霎微雨惹残烟 An Ruozijin安如子矜Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Reborn + revenge + punishing scumbags + the one who got away] In my previous life, you walked past me hand in hand with her, while I walked into a hell deep within the palace. In this life, I'll plan my every step and avenge the humiliation of my past. Life is unpredictable. Some believe meeting him brought endless ruin, while others thank Heaven for bringing them together. To Qin Xin, the magnificent palace is a living hell. Her father dies with his name cleared, and the women of her family ar —Reads6.3Score—Shelves

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   Beautiful ancient romance novels, each with its own unique characteristics

7. 507 小 The Little Highness Has a Screw Loose 小殿下他脑子有坑 I Eat Pomelos Without Spitting Out the Pith吃柚子不吐皮吖Ancient Romance295k WordsCompleted [Sweet, bold, and outspoken young princess X gentle, seemingly innocent but secretly calculating young prince] Shi Sui transmigrated into the heroine of a classic tragic romance. In the original, the male and female leads' melodramatic love story tortured them from the first chapter to the penultimate one, and still ended in a tragic finale. Shi Sui: Bye-bye, then. I'll pick the devoted second male lead. Basically, it's a story about a laid-back girl using her wonderfully quirky imagination to s 12.5kReads9.5Score1.7kShelves

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   I've recommended both of these books to my friends. The writing is superb, and they have high ratings. They're both excellent, especially the first one. The male lead transmigrates, and the female lead is reborn. It doesn't focus on romance but emphasizes national and social issues. Both the male and female leads are wonderful people, and it has a happy ending. I read the second one a long time ago, so I've forgotten the specific plot, but it seems to be more heartwarming and healing, and it also has a happy ending. Go check them out! 👀

8. 508 嫁 After Marrying My Childhood Friend's Cousin, My Husband Fights the Inner-Residence Battles for Me 嫁给竹马表哥后，夫君替我去宅斗 Ji Qiushan积丘山Ancient Romance234k WordsCompleted [Traditional historical romance + childhood sweethearts + married from the start + lighthearted, sweet romance] Gentle, clever official’s daughter VS domineering, calculating merchant’s son Shen Tang, daughter of a low-ranking official, marries her stepmother’s nephew, her childhood sweetheart and cousin, Qi Huaijing. With their families’ unequal status, an unkind mother-in-law, powerful half-brothers, and a young cousin in the capital who was once considered as a match for him, Shen Tang prepar 19.7kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves

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   The novels by the same author are all pure historical romance, heartwarming in nature. The author's writing is truly excellent, and there aren't any particularly melodramatic plots. The male and female leads are also well-developed; they understand each other's difficulties and are considerate of one another. [Kissing emoji]

9. 509 抄 Exiled After the Family Home Is Seized? She Empties the Imperial Relatives' Treasuries and Flees 抄家流放？疯批搬空皇亲库房去逃 Clear Radiance Gathers at Night清輝夜凝Ancient Romance539k WordsCompleted While everyone else transmigrated into books to scheme for favor in the inner residence, Shen Qinghe opened her eyes to find her entire family condemned and exiled! Her scumbag father, desperate to save himself, planned to hand her over to a perverted old eunuch. He even wanted to sell her two adorable children for cash. No worries! She forced a bowl of aphrodisiac down her scumbag father's throat and physically castrated him, then stepped on her awful relatives' faces and signed a declaration s 3.9kReads—Score468Shelves

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   Who can resist a mother and son teaming up to build a business and relentlessly crush villains?! These two seemingly delicate toddlers are actually incredibly skilled in both combat and verbal sparring, excelling at both arguing and fighting. The female protagonist transmigrates with a post-apocalyptic advantage, remaining completely unfazed by the prospect of having her home raided and being exiled. Instead, she uses the opportunity to wipe out her enemies' wealth. The villains are repeatedly humiliated and disgraced, with no melodramatic misunderstandings—purely a stress-relieving and satisfying read. A must-read for anyone looking for something to read!

10. 510 满 My Whole Family Are Cannon Fodder, but After They Read My Mind, They Rebel 满门炮灰读我心后，全家造反了 I Really Love Little Crabs超爱小螃蟹Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [Physical edition of "Claiming the Pearl 2" goes on presale October 17 at 7:30 p.m.] [Mind reading + System + adored by the whole family + transmigrate into a book + play the pig to eat the tiger] Qiao Jiaojiao had accumulated so much virtue in her past life that the Old King of Hell granted her a rebirth with all her memories intact, plus a golden finger: a Virtue Points Shop. Qiao Jiaojiao was thrilled to start her new life, only to discover she hadn't been reborn at all. She'd transmigrated i 123.7kReads9.7Score14kShelves

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    This is my third book in the historical romance genre, and I'd call it the pinnacle of historical romance novels. Fans of palace intrigue and political drama should definitely not miss it! ❤️

11. 511 愿 I’d Be Content to Serve at Her Feet: I’ll Make My Lord Empress 愿为裙下臣之奉主为帝 I Am No Virtuous Woman妾非良人Ancient Romance367k WordsCompleted Political intrigue + romance (the leads aren’t each other’s first, and there are no obstacles in the way. This is definitely not a road to kindergarten). The sweetest romance ever!!! She teases him, and he tells her she has no manners or shame. Then she stops pursuing him, and he panics. 75Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Phoenix is ​​asking Huang [eating melon][eating melon][eating melon], and everyone is silent.

12. 512 穿 I Became the Cannon-Fodder Wife? The Heir’s Bride Swaps Husbands in the Hall! 穿成炮灰妻？世子妃堂前换夫君！ The Sweetheart Egg Isn't Sweet糖心蛋不糖Ancient Romance130k WordsCompleted Pei Jingzhi, heir to Prince Yu, was famous from a young age, riding a fine horse with a long spear in hand to guard the frontier. In a novel centered on a male hero, he would surely be destined to achieve great things. Unfortunately, Chunhua's Tears is a novel that heaps suffering on its characters, and Pei Jingzhi is doomed to be nothing more than a comatose living corpse, a disposable character. Xie Wan was in much the same predicament as Pei Jingzhi: she'd transmigrated into the role of the 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead doesn't suffer any injustice; if someone provokes her, she decisively deals with them to prevent future trouble. The romance between the male and female leads is also super sweet! 😳😳 The male lead is ambushed and falls into a coma, but the female lead personally wakes him up. Upon waking, he immediately treats her like his wife, hehe 🥰🥰 At this point, the female lead hasn't even realized it yet. After discovering that the female lead doesn't consider him her man, the male lead is completely heartbroken, like a puppy! 💕💕 He wants to force himself against morality, but he can't accept that the female lead doesn't love him! 😆😆 It's incredibly agonizing! You won't regret watching this! 🤤🤤

13. 513 降 A Brain-Cell-Killing Sweet Romance 降智小甜饼 Zou Yiyan邹一言Ancient Romance200k WordsCompleted A modern college graduate writing her thesis transmigrates into the body of an unloved princess consort! Armed with a business System as her golden finger, she can return to her original world as soon as her sales reach the System’s target. Together, she and the System set out to build a fortune. With her superb cooking skills and modern know-how, she thrives in the ancient world. She even manages to lead the aloof prince astray. The System’s most frequent line is: “Could you two stop showing of 4Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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    A modern female college graduate, a thesis writer, unexpectedly transmigrates into the body of an unloved princess! She comes with a business system that grants her a cheat code; as long as her sales reach the system's specified standards, she can return to her original world. The two of them embark on a business-driven wealth-building journey, successfully leading the aloof prince astray. The system's most frequent line is, "Can you two please stop showing off your love in front of me? It's really idiotic!"

14. 514 将 The General’s Daughter: Her Frail Husband Can’t Hide His Schemes 将门娇：病弱郎君他心机藏不住 Year After Year, Harvest After Harvest年年穗岁Ancient Romance489k WordsCompleted Wei Zhaoming & Shen Congjun Wolfish heroine & puppy-like hero, younger man, both chaste, happy ending Pure historical romance, with tender love and matters of state * When the new emperor ascended the throne, he issued an imperial decree arranging a marriage for his beloved general, the Cloud Banner General. Though the Cloud Banner General was a woman, she could easily knock a two-hundred-jin man flat. Seeing the frail young man who looked as if a breeze could knock him over, everyone wondered h 3.5kReads9.0Score412Shelves
15. 515 泼 The Fiery Second Madam Shen 泼辣沈二娘子 The Sleepy Kitty爱睡觉的喵Ancient Romance701k WordsOngoing The Shen family of Tongji City is comfortably well-off. The family of seven should have been living happily together, but fate had other plans. Shen Muqing, the head of the household, suddenly passed away, leaving his widowed wife and young son and daughter to face a world full of predators... 37Reads—Score—Shelves

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    You could give it a try if it's a new work by the same author.

16. 516 穿 Transmigrating to Become the First Wife 穿越之我为正室 mockangleAncient Romance883k WordsCompleted Xu Mingwei was the legitimate daughter of a prominent family. Raised according to her family's traditions, she married a man of equal standing and became his principal wife. To Xu Mingwei, who had been raised to be a proper wife, this was all perfectly ordinary. Looking back, she and Fu Heng had been married for five years and had a pair of adorable children. She had never expected to find love from the start. She never imagined that her husband would suddenly ask her for it. How could she give 2.1kReads7.9Score104Shelves
17. 517 夫 My Wife Is Timid and Unassuming 夫人胆小木讷 The Sleepy Kitty爱睡觉的喵Ancient Romance687k WordsCompleted Two people born to concubines were forced together for the sake of their family’s interests. One was a talented young man, the other bland and taciturn; one had genuine ability, the other only pretended to be dull; one wanted to make a name for himself, the other just wanted to play dumb… 9.4kReads8.4Score889Shelves
18. 518 重 Reborn, I Become My Arch-Enemy's Living Widow Sister-in-Law 重生后，我成了死敌的活寡嫂子 Two Times Four Means Prosperity二四得发Ancient Romance517k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn + sister-in-law and brother-in-law + an aloof beauty brought down from her pedestal + emotional push and pull + winning her heart and her body + devoted couple] The Eastern Palace has no crown prince, and the princes are locked in a fierce struggle for the throne. Ning Miao and Yan Mobai are the top strategists of their generation, each serving a different master. They cross paths over a map of iron mines and kill each other. Only after her death does Ning Miao learn tha 39.2kReads9.4Score5.8kShelves

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    The ultimate tug-of-war between two intelligent people, without diminishing their intelligence from beginning to end.

19. 519 花 The Floral Decree: A Childhood Sweetheart Takes on the County Yamen 花间令：小青梅玩转县衙 The Cat Says Nothing猫咪不言Female-Channel Fanfiction206k WordsCompleted [Emotionally clueless Pan Yue x sharp-witted Shangguan Zhi] Pan Yue had always thought of Shangguan Zhi as his little sister. He put up a swing for her, draped a shawl over her shoulders, and did everything he could to care for her. Even when his dreams left him heartbroken, he still failed to notice anything was amiss. It was only when Zhuo Lanjiang’s gaze at Shangguan Zhi made him uncomfortable, when Shangguan Lan’s words jolted him awake, and when Zhuo Lanjiang proposed to Shangguan Zhi that 13Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Although it's fan fiction, the emotions are delicate, the tension intense, the female protagonist is insightful and perceptive, and the male protagonist is clever but clueless; their love has already become a raging fire by the time they realize it. Their own lack of understanding and external obstacles create an infinite sense of tragedy.

20. 520 萧 Ninth Master Xiao Helps Me Win My Husband’s Heart 萧九爷帮我追夫 Everyone's Lemon众人的柠檬Ancient Romance209k WordsCompleted Xiao Jiye stared at the short, frail person before him, his whole body radiating coldness. “What did you say? You said you’re attracted to men?” Song Qi was so frightened by the man in front of him that he didn’t dare speak, and could only nod. Watching the two of them chatting freely inside the tent, Xiao Jiye was consumed with jealousy. He clenched his fists, resisting the urge to storm in. Song Qi returned to his own tent. He blew out the lamp, and darkness fell over his vision. A sense of be —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's really good, and some parts are quite funny 🤭🤭

21. 521 我 After I Was Reborn, the Heir Apparent Pursued Me to the Bitter End 我重生后，世子追妻火葬场了 Ten Thousand Measures of Moonlight in the Mortal World万斛人间月Ancient Romance485k WordsCompleted [Win Her Back at All Costs + Rebirth + Raising a Child] Shen Shuyi and Song Hengyue had been married for five years. They were not exactly a loving couple, but they did treat each other with respect. But when his childhood friend, the woman he cherished most, was surrounded by enemy troops, he abandoned Shuyi, who was carrying their second child. In her fury, she went into premature labor and suffered a difficult delivery. After being reborn, Shen Shuyi looked at her eldest son, who could alread 16.2kReads8.5Score873Shelves

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    After her rebirth, Shen Shuyi, facing her indifferent husband Song Hengyue, decides to withdraw her feelings and focus on her status and son. When Song Hengyue finally realizes his mistake and tries to win her back, she has already grown cold-hearted, beginning his long and arduous journey to rekindle his love. [Eating melon][Heart][Admiration] Rebirth, Princess, Wife-chasing-the-crematorium, Heartbroken, Struggle for Status

22. 522 蝼 An Antlike Monkey as a Scapegoat? Become Empress and Make Them Eat Their Words 蝼蚁吗喽替死鬼？做了皇后掌你嘴 Wen Yitan温一檀Ancient Romance875k WordsCompleted After transmigrating, Shi Le'an quickly gained a clear understanding of her situation: she was a scapegoat, a fall guy, and a powerless nobody with a fancy title. Her husband was in prison, and her birth family wouldn't lift a finger to help. In short, anyone could take a shot at her. Shi Le'an: ... Absolutely outrageous. Just because I haven't shown my claws, you think I'm a pushover? Even a nobody has dignity. From now on, anyone who bullies me will have their ashes scattered! First, she had t 9kReads9.0Score1.4kShelves

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    This is so good! It's the top ancient Chinese romance novel of 2025, and both the male and female leads and the plot are absolutely amazing! It's so good I screamed! Everyone, go watch it!

23. 523 叶 General Ye, Please Stop Climbing the Wall! 叶将军，请不要翻墙啦！ October Sunflower Oct十月葵OctAncient Romance295k WordsCompleted [Gentle, kind beauty of a wealthy family × starved-for-love God of War general] [Historical romance | Sweet romance | Healing | Secret crush | Devoted dog | Happy ending] A general, the only son of a military family, falls for the gentle and charming daughter of a Grand Tutor. He is a descendant of a military family, cold on the outside but desperately starved for love within. She is a frail, ailing young woman from a distinguished family, yet steadfast in character and upright in nature. On the 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one! The General Falls in Love with the Grand Tutor's Daughter, a sweet romance novel! It's already finished!

24. 524 贵 The Imperial Consort Is Ravishingly Beautiful, but All She Wants Is Power and Wealth 贵妃千娇百媚，只求权势富贵 Fujiwara Tofu藤原豆腐Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [A mad, obsessive emperor with jealousy to spare x a consort who has renounced love and walled off her heart] [One-on-one romance + both reborn + devoted to each other in body and heart, in both lives] One-line summary: A story about an emperor who lost the love of his life, and how he slowly teaches the woman he loves to understand love, jealousy, anger, and longing. As the eldest son born to the empress, Qi Junyi was born to privilege. He seized power in his youth, was named crown princ 10.9kReads8.1Score673Shelves

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    See? See? Everyone's silent. This book is really torturous, hehe [smirk]

25. 525 摄 Your Highness the Regent, Is Your Assassin Missing a Few Marbles? 摄政王殿下，你家杀手缺根筋！ Little Iron Leftover小铁剩Ancient Romance559k WordsCompleted After Jiu Yue died, the System told her that once she completed her mission, she could return to the real world with a reward of ten billion. Jiu Yue, who had been grumbling about her identity as an assassin, smiled sweetly. “Who says transmigrating is a bad thing? This is amazing!” However, a time-space delay kept the System from transmigrating with her, and it hadn't had time to explain the mission in full. But Jiu Yue didn't think that mattered. She was an assassin, after all. How hard could 38.2kReads9.4Score4.9kShelves

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    The female lead is incredibly strong, has a quirky way of thinking, and frequently throws in hilarious moments. The male lead, despite his high status, is a coward, always afraid the female lead will beat him up—it's so funny! [Laughs]

26. 526 夫 Madam Crooks Her Finger to Train Her Dog, and Her Man Obediently Follows 夫人勾手训狗，爷乖乖就走 Xiao Tianyi小甜一Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted (A proud, sharp-tongued hero whose actions belie his words × a clever, beautiful heroine who knows how to tame men) By her parents’ arrangement and the matchmaker’s word, Qiao Qiao marries Xie Heng, the third son of the Xie family, whose family has been close to hers for generations. The Xie family is complicated, with many sisters-in-law to contend with. On top of that, Third Master Xie is aloof by nature and comes from a military examination background. Everyone says Qiao Qiao will be worn out 14kReads9.0Score1.5kShelves

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    In this ancient Chinese romance novel version, Xie Heng, his eyes bloodshot, declared, "Cui Jingshu, we're husband and wife!" Qiao Qiao was confused. "What are you so angry about?" "I won't make things ugly. Let's have an open and honest talk and resolve this, okay?" Xie Heng sneered, "You think you can resolve problems? I thought you could only resolve things with me?"

27. 527 衔 Jade Between the Lips 衔玉 Evergreen and Everwhite长青长白Ancient Romance179k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sickly Aristocratic Lady Lin Yu VS Cold, Tsundere Embroidered Uniform Guard Li Heming] [Historical Romance + One-on-One Romance + Household Intrigue + Secret Crush + Sweet Romance + Marriage Before Love + Devoted Hero + Happy Ending] The year Lin Yu broke off her engagement to Li Heming, rumors spread that she had done so because Li Heming had risen to become the Northern Commandant of the Embroidered Uniform Guard by stepping over the corpses of court officials. Lin Yu was frail, and 31.6kReads9.4Score3.9kShelves

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    These books are all very good, mimi mimi

28. 528 重 Reborn, I Turn My Fate Around with the System of Noncontention 重生归来，我凭不争系统扭转死局 Wen Qiheng温栖珩Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing Reborn on the eve of the palace banquet, Su Wanyuan's fingertips brushed against the secret drug hidden in the lining of her gown. In her previous life, she was tricked into making a scene, lost her reputation, and saw her entire family executed. This time, she stayed calm, waiting to tear away her half-sister's gentle facade in front of everyone at the banquet. Before the trouble had even settled, a wooden token etched with a whirlpool pattern led her to a decades-old secret plot involving a 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese Romance: Rebirth and Power Struggles

29. 529 反 The Villain Has Been Pretending to Be Frail All Along 反派他一直在装病弱 Silver Taels银两Ancient Romance301k WordsCompleted [Both leads are faithful to each other + healing + mutual devotion + happy ending + demon-hunting story] Jiang Zhimiao transmigrated into a book, landing in a novel called Tales of the Supernatural. The System ordered her to win over Sheng Huaizhi, the sickly junior disciple of the male and female leads, lower his Destruction Level, and keep the world stable. “Why is it a Destruction Level? Don't other books use a Corruption Level?” Jiang Zhimiao wondered. But she soon stopped wondering. The sic 15.1kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves

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    1️⃣ This is a historical romance novel, very similar to "The Black Lotus's Guide to Conquest," which is my absolute favorite book. I was looking for similar ones and found this one amazing! It features a demon-catching protagonist team, and the plot is fantastic. It's like "The Black Lotus's Guide to Conquest," but the story and emotions are different. Sisters, you'll be hooked from the first read! [Shy][shy] 2️⃣ The female lead transmigrates into a book to marry the male lead's brother, but the brother dies. To complete her mission, the female lead deliberately treats the male lead badly, but secretly feels sorry for him. The male lead thinks she's kind to everyone, even a dog. He asks her why she treats him this way, and she says that family is meant to be cherished. Yes!!!! The male lead: Yes, family should be cherished! [Smirk][smirk]

30. 530 病 The Lovesick Demon Lord Shows His Fox Tail, Teasing the Sweetheart Until She Goes Weak at the Knees 病娇魔王露狐尾，撩拨娇娇苏断腿 Wu Li Chouchou乌里丑丑Ancient Romance471k WordsCompleted [Delicate, Sweet Girl x Beautiful, Strong, Wretched Yandere Black Lotus] After the Immortal Sect was destroyed, Rong Yao was handed over to the Demon King, Yin Yanxiu, as a concubine. The great demon king had a foul temper, brooding and prone to fits of rage. When he was in a bad mood, he either killed people or took it out on her. To survive, Rong Yao stayed by his side in constant fear. Then she was reborn at the age of sixteen. In the future, Yin Yanxiu would be the Demon King feared by all t 4kReads9.3Score500Shelves
31. 531 重 Reborn: Grand Tutor, Wake Up! The Princess Is Really Dead 重生之太傅醒醒吧，公主真的死了 Nine Snowy Branches九枝雪Ancient Romance302k WordsCompleted [Both reborn, pampered legitimate princess × obsessive Grand Tutor × groveling pursuit of his wife × the chaste man falls] Qin Shu could never come to terms with the fact that the person who killed her in her previous life was Song Xun. Back then, she was Princess Jingyuan, and she called him Grand Tutor. She died on a snowy day during the Jing era. She said, “If there is another life, then I hope never to meet you again, Grand Tutor...” But she didn’t know that from then on, Song Xun came to ha 4.5kReads8.9Score395Shelves

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    This is a historical romance novel featuring two characters reborn. You can read the reviews first. The female lead is a princess, and the male lead is a grand tutor. In his previous life, he dared not fall in love with the princess due to propriety. After the female lead's death, he frantically sought revenge. In her rebirth, the female lead always believed that the male lead killed her.

32. 532 王 The Prince Suffers from a Split Personality 王爷他精分成疾 Southwest西南Ancient Romance271k WordsCompleted Third Miss Wei is peerlessly beautiful and graceful, captivating the finest young men in the capital. Young Master Xie excels in both letters and arms, the heir of Count Yangping is extraordinarily handsome, and Young General Meng is a gifted young man... While everyone eagerly waits to see who will win her hand, someone who has been plotting for a long time has already beaten them to it and won the beauty. Later, all the talented young men rumored to admire Third Miss are skillfully matched wit 741Reads9.1Score101Shelves

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    Both are pure ancient romance novels, no time travel, no rebirth! The first one: Whose imperial decree of marriage is written with the emperor's permission? "It is hereby decreed that the third daughter of the Wei family be married to Prince Qi." Prince Qi is his absolute favorite [heart emoji]. It's really super good! The second one: A scheming little white lotus ❌ A sickly, cunning black-hearted woman. "Your Highness's reckless actions are truly not those of a gentleman." "Why should I be a gentleman!" Fu Yunzhou scoffed, "I want to be your husband." Morally sound, smooth plot, definitely worth reading [drooling emoji].

33. 533 疯 The Mad, Obsessive Villain's Long-Dead White Moonlight Didn't Die After All 疯批病娇反派早死的白月光没死成 Tao Tao Tao Peach Ya陶陶陶桃子吖Ancient Romance381k WordsCompleted [Gentle, clear-headed, frail young lady of a general’s household x taciturn, dark and deranged adopted son of a general] (Yandere chasing his wife + forced possession + pseudo-siblings + both leads sexually inexperienced + dog-training later on) Yu Ziyuan was very fond of the older brother her father had brought back from the battlefield. But this brother didn’t like her. He loathed and despised her. He even sold her to bandits, leaving her sickly and frail, suffering from chronic ailments and n 1.5kReads7.6Score125Shelves

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    - **The Madman's Ultimate Pursuit of His Wife:** From "selling her to bandits" to "imprisoning her with love through her window every night," the blackened adopted son goes mad online: "Only I can lift your veil!" - **The Frail Beauty's Counterattack:** The seemingly weak heiress uses the marriage certificate as a weapon to stab the madman in the heart—but things go awry!

34. 534 虎 The Tiger Wife 虎妻 Lotus Flower藕花Ancient Romance1.5M WordsCompleted The Great Qi Dynasty’s foremost God of War, the ruthless, hideous common-born general Yuchi Gui, was granted a marriage by the emperor to the capital’s greatest beauty, Princess Xu Xiyan. Then his high-born fiancée looked down on him, and the wedding was called off. Three years later, after suppressing a rebellion, the handsome and dashing general returned to the capital, becoming the hero every noblewoman in Great Qi wanted to marry. Then his former fiancée clung to him and forced him into marr 8.2kReads9.3Score1kShelves

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    The first book is a pure historical romance; I read it a long time ago and am planning a second reading. The second book is also a pure historical romance; I just finished it. The female lead was switched at birth and abandoned on a mountain. At ten, she became the male lead's foster mother and was sold for food. At fifteen, she became the male lead's mistress. The male lead dotes on her a lot, and don't worry, both are virgins [laughing emoji]. The third book is a fantasy; the female lead is incredibly doting on the male lead. I've already read it twice [laughing emoji][laughing emoji].

35. 535 糟 Oh No! The Sickly Man I Abused Became a Ruthless Power-Hungry Official 糟糕！虐待过的病娇成疯批权臣了 Yi Anyan衣安晏Ancient Romance428k WordsCompleted [Coercive Possession + Identity Switching + Yandere + 1v1] After Qiao Jiayin transmigrates into a story as the vicious supporting female character at the second male lead’s side, she changes the original plot to save her own life. The System requires her to mistreat the second male lead and raise him into the same unhinged yandere as in the original story. So she is utterly cruel to him, beating and humiliating him. *Under the pretext of bringing him medicine, she pinches his wound and says: “.. 6.4kReads8.6Score955Shelves
36. 536 高 Raising a Noble Lady of the Great Houses 高门贵女养成记 A Cat on the Moon月亮一只喵Ancient Romance347k WordsCompleted In a nutshell, this is the growth diary of Fang family’s noble daughter. Her father favors his concubine over his wife, and her aunt and illegitimate younger sister run wild. Fortunately, her clever and resourceful mother teaches Fang Yanxi well, and despite her surroundings, Fang Yanxi grows into a fine young lady of a prominent family. [This is a fictional setting for a trial project, so please don’t take it too seriously. A novice’s work, written for my own practice.] 416Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese romance novel featuring power struggles within a wealthy family and the upbringing of a noblewoman. Hope you enjoy it.

37. 537 笑 Proud and Free in Wulingyuan 笑傲武陵源 Light Chaser追光君Eastern Fantasy363k WordsOngoing There are two kinds of fate: One is heavenly destiny, the other is fortune. Heavenly destiny is a beam of light that illuminates the road ahead. But for some, fortune is like starlight in the night, illuminating the world! . . . . . Autumn of the first year of the Jingde era, Northern Song dynasty. Wulingyuan. He, it, and she met for the first time. Fortune shattered the barriers between the human, immortal, and demon realms, broke through the shackles of time and space, and brought three souls 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This day, in the autumn of the first year of the Jingde reign of the Northern Song Dynasty, in the Golden Whip Stream Grand Canyon of Wulingyuan, was the first time he and she met. Fate once again broke the barrier between the human, immortal, and demon realms, shattering the constraints of time and space, placing two souls that should never have touched in the same place. History, fantasy, espionage. Apricot blossoms in the sky, the Six Paths of Heavenly Eyes.

38. 538 北 The Northern Princess's Love for Song: Father and Son 北国公主情系大宋父与子 C-Jun Like the MoonC君如月Ancient Romance560k WordsCompleted [Female-led coming-of-age story + princess + marrying into the wife's family + one woman and two men + older woman, younger husband] “Fine, then go!” “From now on, we're through. I, Yelü Fengxue, am no longer your wife.” ... ... “Why won't you marry me?” “Because I was once your father's woman.” “But the person you love now is me!” “If I didn't love you, perhaps I wouldn't be in so much pain.” 6Reads—Score—Shelves

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    "I see our young master has extraordinary talent; he'll definitely be a good martial arts prodigy when he grows up." Ouyang Ying stood in the reception room, looking at Xu Tianqi, whom Hong Ying was holding, and couldn't help but tease him. "Go away, go away, go away! What do you know about bone structure? Our young master was born with the potential to be an emperor or general; how could he easily learn your mediocre skills?" Zhao Cong walked over, pushed Ouyang Ying aside, and looked down at the wide-eyed, curious Xu Tianqi, teasing him as well: "Young master, don't you think so?" The baby in the swaddling clothes smiled and responded to him. This excited everyone. Zhao Cong pointed at him and said loudly, "Look, look, our young master agrees with me too!" "Keep your voice down, don't frighten our young master." Hong Ying patted Zhao Cong's arm, telling him not to make such a big movement. "I think our young master will definitely be extraordinary in the future." Li Lei walked over, looking at Xu Tianqi's big, round eyes, which were shining with intelligence. "Nonsense, do you even need to tell me that?"

39. 539 女 The Villainess Transmigrates into a Book as the Male Lead's Cannon-Fodder Wife 女配穿书，穿成男配炮灰妻 Newly Bewildered Lotus荷花新迷茫Ancient Romance497k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a Book] [Historical Romance] [Marriage Before Love] [Devoted 1v1 Couple] [Light Household Intrigue] [Cozy, Lighthearted, Sweet Daily Life] [Focus on the Main Couple] Main characters: Pei Jiaxue, Song Shuhao On New Year's Eve, Pei Jiaxue was scrolling on her phone when she fell asleep and transmigrated into a historical romance novel, becoming the original wife of the Second Young Master of the Changning Marquis's Residence, who died young. She prepared herself to deal with a 301Reads—Score133Shelves

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    A noisy yet heartwarming story, very enjoyable.

40. 540 变 After Turning Into a Cat, I Was Kissed Senseless by My Archenemy, the Crown Prince! 变成猫后，被死对头太子吸晕了！ Drunk, Gazing at the Moon over Chang'an醉看长安月Two Male Leads521k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + adorable pet + devoted to each other in body and soul + sworn enemies turned lovers + a hot-tempered general as the bottom x an obsessive crown prince as the top] Lu Zhiwan was a proud, unruly young general. One day, he was ambushed and fell off a cliff… The good news: he was still alive. The bad news: he had turned into a little kitten. The even worse news: the little kitten had fallen into the hands of his sworn enemy, the crown prince. Now that he was a cat, Lu Zhiwan ran wi 7.5kReads9.4Score1.7kShelves

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    The first book features two male leads, the second a power struggle, the third a palace intrigue, and the fourth a romance—all historical romances, covering all genres to satisfy you! [Licking screen][smirking]

41. 541 宠 The Reborn Favorite Consort Is Alluring, and the Emperor Can't Leave Court Early 宠妃重生，腰软，勾的帝王不早朝 Er Can尔灿Ancient Romance422k WordsCompleted [Rebirth + spoiled, airheaded beauty + lovestruck emperor + favored consort + pregnant darling + Noble Consort and imperial physician + sole favorite] Lu Yunshu died. She drank the poisoned wine, and her organs twisted into knots. It was unbearable. She thought the poison would kill her the moment it reached her stomach. But it didn’t. After being forced to drink it, Lu Yunshu struggled for three whole days. Her insides felt torn apart, as though every organ had been soaked in poison. Three days 886Reads—Score100Shelves

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    I highly recommend it! [I highly recommend it!] [I highly recommend it!] [I highly recommend it!] [I highly recommend it!] [I highly recommend it!] [I highly recommend it!]

42. 542 双 A Blood-Soaked Reckoning: Twin Sisters Return for Vengeance 【血色满门】双生姐妹踏血归来 Xiao Xiao Ran Zi萧萧然子Ancient Romance606k WordsOngoing An entire family of loyal officials is framed, and a century-old marquis’s estate is turned into a living hell. Twin sisters plunge from a cliff into the water, surviving against all odds. Once cherished young ladies who lived behind closed doors, they now tread a thorny path through the world. One struggles to survive on a sheer cliff, honing her edge; the other wanders in a foreign land, maneuvering at every turn. The court is rife with deceit and schemes, while the martial world flashes with 1.8kReads6.6Score189Shelves

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    I wholeheartedly recommend "A Bloodstained Family," a political intrigue novel I've recently read on Tomato Books with an incredibly immersive atmosphere. A family wrongly accused, a deep-seated hatred weighs on the shoulders of twin sisters. Their path is fraught with traps, and enemies lurk in the shadows. They shed their naivety, conceal their weaknesses, and navigate the treacherous waters of the court and the underworld. Every move is meticulously planned, with twists and turns unfolding one after another. The book not only offers exhilarating revenge but also poignant portrayals of loyalty and helplessness in a chaotic world. The characters are vividly and realistically depicted, the plot is fast-paced and engaging, becoming increasingly captivating as you read on—I was willing to stay up all night to finish it!

43. 543 不 I Won't Pursue This Lingering Regret 不赴长恨 Chen Xinping宸心瓶Ancient Romance230k WordsOngoing [Transmigrate + both pure + defying fate + love grows over time + a mix of sweetness and angst] The goofy yet down-to-earth “Yang Yuhuan” vs. the reserved but calculating “Prince Shou” “Though heaven and earth may one day end, this sorrow will last without end.” From Song of Everlasting Sorrow In the 21st century, Yang Xiaoyu braved a downpour to watch a performance. She couldn't see anything romantic about this love story of an older man and a younger woman, built on coercion and taking by for 45Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The ancient Chinese romance/time travel story you're looking for: a time-travel romance with a destined love story, 1v1, a sweet and angsty tale, and a strong sense of destiny that blossoms over time. The writing style is light and the emotional arc is delicate.

44. 544 你 You Build the Ladder, I Deliver the Face-Slapping, and My Scumbag Husband Gets Tormented 你搭梯，我打脸，渣夫被虐哭了 Hugging Quanquan抱泉泉Ancient Romance180k WordsCompleted Reborn, Lu Zhu decides to put an end to the persona she had before. From now on, she will be herself and do whatever makes her happy. She face-slaps the scumbag and the scheming white lotus, then bundles up her wicked younger cousin and sends her to her scumbag ex-husband, so the three of them can be stuck together for all eternity. She takes satisfying revenge on those who hurt her and delivers painful face-slaps, sending all her enemies from her previous life packing. At last, her whole family 309Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    This is a completed novel. The female protagonist is reborn to seek revenge, sending her vicious cousin and the scheming innocent girl to her scumbag ex-husband. The male protagonist goes all out, doting on the female protagonist, and together they reach the pinnacle of life!

45. 545 攀 Marrying Up 攀高枝 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [Film and TV rights sold] [Print edition published] Zhang Zhixu had everything from birth. A family with a century of prestige, enviable talent, and a career that kept rising step by step. But he found life terribly dull. Then, one day, an accident struck, and his soul entered a woman's body. A woman who couldn't read a single character, yet dreamed of marrying into a powerful family and becoming a phoenix. · Chen Baoxiang had traveled a thousand miles from the countryside to the capital, hoping 162.8kReads9.6Score22.7kShelves

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    It's so beautiful!

46. 546 换 After the Marriage Swap, I Had Twins with My Playboy Brother-in-Law 换亲后，与纨绔小叔子一胎双宝 Le Zhizhi乐吱吱Ancient Romance441k WordsCompleted Unbelievably handsome + wicked to the core + the original playboy VS reborn + wickedly sharp-tongued + stunningly beautiful princess!! Sweet and steamy!! In the cold palace, Shen Shurong saw her husband’s younger brother, her brother-in-law Xie Yunzhao. He held no official position, so why had he come into the palace so late at night? Wait, why were his clothes and the sword in his hand stained with blood? “You… staged a rebellion?” “Sister-in-law, I… I’m taking you home!” Shen Shurong shook her 18.3kReads9.2Score2.4kShelves
47. 547 赶 Beachcombing: The Sea Is Full of Treasures, but My Wife Won't Let Me Out of Bed 赶海：满海极品可媳妇不让下床啊 Unhurried Storytelling从容叙事Urban1.0M WordsOngoing [Beachcombing + Lighthearted Fun + Riches + Fishing] Back in the year 2000, with barely anything to his name, parents disappointed in him, and his brother and sister-in-law looking down on him, Wu Sui was about to see his sick wife and daughter thrown out of the family home! Clutching a battered sand shovel, Wu Sui activated the [Ocean Encyclopedia System]. His eyes became scanning radar, and no seafood within a hundred meters could escape his notice! White glow: ordinary clams. Green glow: top- 301.9kReads8.5Score14.1kShelves
48. 548 本 I Want You! 本王要你！ The Sweet Sea清甜的海Ancient Romance766k WordsCompleted [Two Strong Leads + Farming + Political Schemes + Cute Pets + Romance] Lin Xiao, an older unmarried woman, transmigrates to ancient times and gets to realize her dream of retiring to a life of farming early, with a childhood sweetheart fiancé thrown in as a bonus! Since she has a fiancé, she can’t just love whoever she wants. She misses her chance with the Divine Doctor Shangguan, who fell for her at first sight, and even sends the man she loves into someone else’s bed with her own hands! From 12Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I read "The Tyrant's Elixir" many years ago, and I've read it again and again. It's an old book. The first one is a new book, and it's also my favorite type. It's very good and full of surprises! I like both of them very much!

49. 549 狂 The Arrogant Female General and the Ailing Imperial Uncle's Beloved 狂傲女将军，病弱皇叔心尖宠 Feng Lili风离离Ancient Romance670k WordsCompleted [Historical romance, political intrigue, two formidable leads, devoted to one another, both reborn, female general] When Sang Jiuli was young and naive, she met Mu Jinyu. He shared poetry with her and took her to admire the flowers. She thought he was the fine young man her mother had told her about. To fulfill his wishes, Sang Jiuli rode into battle with her spear, pacified the realm for him, and helped him ascend the throne. But on their wedding night, he gave her poisoned wine, crippling her 5.4kReads9.1Score842Shelves
50. 550 女 The Lady Training Class: Competing to Be the Ultimate White Lotus 女媛培训班，争做第一白莲花 Little Peach Gummy小桃软糖Ancient Romance225k WordsOngoing [Cathartic Revenge + Revenge Upon Revenge + Household Intrigue + Face-Slapping and Crushing Villains + No Forgiveness, No Suffering in Silence] "How does getting revenge turn into one revenge after another?" "Kill the prince, then the empress; kill the empress, then the emperor?" Xia Shiwei was the legitimate daughter of a marquis's household. After her stepmother framed her for theft and threw her out, her elder sister took her in. Years later, her sister died at the Huaxiangrong Women's Traini 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    After completing her ancient socialite training course, she truly seeks revenge. Guess how many enemies she has? Prince Cheng'an! Her stepmother? Her father? The Crown Prince? The Empress? Does she even want to kill the Emperor? She really dares to dream!

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